I have never liked to ask anyone for help. It's uncomfortable, and it makes me feel needy and weak. On the flip side- I love to help other people! I take it as a compliment when someone asks me...
While parenting during a pandemic is hard and is something no mom was prepared for, there’s a certain subset of mothers who, in my opinion, got a really raw deal. The mamas who welcomed a new baby, be it...
My main reason for wanting my boys to take swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School was because last summer, we moved into a house with a large above the ground pool, and I was terrified of the safety concerns....
For someone who builds others up, understanding that it's okay to be down can be a challenge.
It's all good! Stay positive! Half glass full!
All of the above are phrases I tell myself often, especially when times are tough or...
Welcome independence along with the new school year.
Like most parents, I’m struggling with a variety of parenting anxieties as we settle back into the screen-routine for school. The questions nag persistently in my brain amidst my boys’ cries that...
Back-to-school this fall has been a doozy for sure. We all waited anxiously in July for schools to reveal their plans. One at a time, school districts in my area announced that they would start virtually. My heart sank...
When planning your family, consider the fact that your kids will one day be teens, and as teens they will be driving you crazy. Heed my warning.
"Have your kids close together," they said.
"They'll be best friends," they said.
While this...
Even though I'm a pretty easy-going mom, I've still got my preferences ... I'll admit, I can be relatively rigid. I believe in rules for bedtimes, chores, screen-time, and school work. That said, my CoParent, my life partner, my...
With school starting up again, one thing a lot of parents have questions about is reading, especially how to get started and how to encourage it.
My son is nowhere near reading age yet, but once he is, we will...
Literacy starts well before a child can read. Foster a love of books in your children!
What’s your pleasure? Dr. Seuss, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter … I was a Goosebumps girl myself.
If there is one thing that...
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Picture Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in St. Louis
If you haven't been to Rooster, what are you waiting for? Their brunch menu will convince you it was worth the trip! They specialize...
